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Corporate Fraud Prevention

Scott Langlinais | September 1, 2007

Scott Langlinais reveals how to develop an internal approach where everyone is responsible for identifying risks and exposing perpetrators.

Enterprise Risk Management

Mark Layton | September 1, 2007

To establish a risk intelligent enterprise, you must take calculated risks and avoid "the taboo of failure." Mark Layton explains.

Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance

James Macdonald | September 1, 2007

James Macdonald examines the federal terrorism insurance program and the key coverage issues in the TRIA debate.

Construction Defect Coverage

Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2007

Pat Wielinski relates the recent Texas Supreme Court holding that unexpected/unintended property damage is an "occurrence" under the CGL.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2007

Is a leased worker considered a temporary worker? Craig Stanovich explains the difference and the insurance implications.

Maritime Law

Michael Orlando | August 18, 2007

Michael Orlando looks at the recent admiralty case, Sinochem Int'l Co., Ltd. v. Malaysia Int'l Shipping Corp. , which addressed forum non conveniens.

Surety

Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2007

In this ongoing series, Marilyn Klinger discusses the surety problem of penal sum increases with change orders.

Captives

Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2007

Michael Mead says the prudent captive owner will address the collateral issue early in the formation and often throughout the life of the captive.

Design and Professional Liability

Jeff Slivka | August 1, 2007

Jeff Slivka examines the marketplace, the trends, and the various forms of coverage available this year.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2007

Jeff Balcombe discusses factors that influence value: growth, profitability, customer relationships, and company-specific risks.